735 and SCSI (was: Re: [parisc-linux] Firmware upgraded, STI console problem)

[Ryan Bradetich]

On Fri, 2001-12-14 at 11:58, Phil Anderson wrote:
> On 13 Dec 2001, Ryan Bradetich wrote:
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> > On Wed, 2001-12-12 at 22:20, Matthew Wilcox wrote:
> > > On Wed, Dec 12, 2001 at 07:41:57PM -0900, Tom wrote:
> > > > By all means, feel free to post corrections, either here or direct to
> > > > me, and I'll update it. Also, if someone can think of something else
> > > > useful for it, just ask... (Perhaps the minimum kernel revision needed?)
> > >
> > > E, F, G, H, I class aren't supported straight off the CD; they require
> > > additional changes, AIUI.  Not to mention no support for their SCSI
> > > adapters.  K mostly works... similar problems to E.  D & R should work
> > > fine (problem with D class with remote management console).  735's FWDiff
> > > scsi doesn't work.
> >
> > 755 has the same FWDiff as the 735 (outfield) so it doesn't work either.
> 
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> So that would explain why none my 735's can detect hard drives.
> 
> I can boot off a CD on the regular scsi, and even though the boot_admin
> will detect my disks debian won't.
> 
> so has _anyone_ gotten a 735 working or anything? I have 7 of them that
> are taking up space in my dorm room, and two 755's under the desk that
> server the same purpose...

Yes,  I tested an early 0.9.3-rc image on the 755 using a single ended
disk on the 755.  The Hardball ERS is published at:
	http://parisc-linux.org/documentation/index.html

if you are interested in taking a stab at getting the FW scsi working :)

- Ryan


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